Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal digs into the Edmonton Oilers 9-4 win over the Kraken of Seattle.

Takeaways

The Oilers finally achieved a blowout victory, relieving stress for fans.

Key players like McDavid and Savoie stepped up in this game.

Savoie's performance was crucial for his confidence and future on the team.

McDavid's willingness to shoot the puck led to his hat trick.

Defensive play remains a concern for the Oilers despite the win.

Game management is essential, especially in close games.

The Oilers' special teams have improved significantly recently.

Bottom six players contributed to the scoring, which is a positive sign.

Darnell Nurse's defensive performance was commendable in this game.

The Oilers need to maintain focus on defense to succeed in the long run.

00:00

Oilers' Dominant Victory Over Kraken

02:56

Key Players and Their Impact

06:08

Matt Savoie's Development and Performance

09:12

Connor McDavid's Game and Challenges

12:03

Defensive Struggles and Team Dynamics

15:01

Looking Ahead: Team Canada and Future Prospects

23:38

Evan Bouchard's Redemption

25:33

Defensive Mistakes and Game Management

29:55

Super Confidence vs Overconfidence

32:12

Injury Concerns and Player Safety

35:30

Matias Janmark's Comeback

37:42

Bottom Six Players Stepping Up

39:24

Defensive Performances and Special Teams